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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.28, 1,761.53 and 480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.28, 1,761.53 and 480.99 is: 721.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.28 : 1,761.53 = 480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.28/1,761.53 = 480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.28x = 1,761.53 × 480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.28x = 847,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,275.91/1,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.53

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